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“A Real Pain” Review
Soooo the seat number was an A24 joke, right? Simultaneously introspective and highly focused on community and social relations, the film highlights two opposing offshoots of generational trauma, embodied by Benjy and Dave. They represent two behavioral reactions to the same pain. One has internalized sensitivity to the point of suppression as a result of…
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“Humboldt County” Review
Was the exact movie I needed to watch at this time in my life. So much more painful than I expected and incredibly emotionally resonant. Fantastic performances from the entire cast. The cinematography was absolutely beautiful, light dancing on the lush environment, sparkling and dappled through trees, illuminating faces and eyes in such a magnificent…
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“Lord Don’t Slow Me Down” Review
Doing my Gallagher research as I am obsessed with Noel, Liam, and Oasis. A few hilarious moments during the commentary but you could feel the tension between the brothers. Liam noticeably quiet, Noel particularly acerbic. An interesting quality about Noel is that he is simultaneously immensely curious and stubborn. He often rejects things out of…
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“Bunraku” Review
Exceedingly creative in its visual style, cinematography, and art direction. Clearly influenced by the Western and Samurai genres, along with German Expressionism, this film is an intriguing knit of stark contrasts, blunt silhouettes, elegant fight choreography, and quite beautiful camera transitions. Each shot flows seamlessly into the next, with good choices as to when to…
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